[en] Overman and Clark began filling the need for the formal education of nuclear scientists versed in chemistry, at the Oak Ridge Institute. In 1947 Clark began the program at Rensselaer that has continued through to today. The evolution of course content, the laboratory programs and complementary course work in other disciplines will be discussed. Educational and logistical concerns will be addressed. The prospects for continuation of both theory and laboratory programs, the student interest and financial support for course development and equipment needs are concerns that will be presented